Sunset Cruise

SQ is a fan of Groupon ("Group Coupon"). How Groupon works is that a company will offer a deal (usually 50% off from regular price) to the general public. There is usually a minimum number of purchases required in order for the deal to go through. There is also a time limit and an expiration date/time. So if enough people purchase the item, the deal will go through and be valid. It's a great way for businesses to market themselves and draw the crowd in. It's great for customers to try out the business without having to pay full price. It's a win-win for both parties.

SQ ran across a deal on Groupon recently that sold Bay cruises for 50% off. Original price is $54 per person but we were able to go for $26 each. It was on the Red and White Fleet. We got the Sunset Cruise, which boards at 6pm on Pier 43-1/2, in Fishermen's Wharf. These boats are pretty huge so we only had to call in 1-day in advance to reserve a space (no assigned seats or anything). This gave us flexibility on our schedule as well as the weather! We went on Friday, April 9 and it couldn't have been a better day to go! It was amazingly sunny and warm! The cruise traveled from Fishermen's Wharf to the Pier 27 area and then loops to Alcatraz, then to Angel Island, along the Tiburon/Sausalito area, under the Golden Gate Bridge and then back, passing by Ghiradelli. The cruise provides some light snacks (little finger sandwiches, potato salad, veggie dip, etc.) and a beverage (including beer, wine or soda). The food wasn't anything to rave about, but the scenery was!

Here are some pics we took:

San Francisco skyline / Bay Bridge

Alcatraz / Golden Gate Bridge in the faint background

Tiburon

Golden Gate Bridge

We had a great time. At first I was a bit scared that the boat would be too rough for me but it was fine. I was able to move about the boat from the lower to the middle and upper decks just fine. One of the few things that was best done without a baby in tow!

** SQ have 2 more sets of tickets he bought from Groupon (4 tickets). $52 for a pair. Please let me know if you're interested in buying!